Pickerington man accused of attempted murder, kidnapping

Oct. 22, 2013

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Francesca Sacco

The Eagle-Gazette Staff

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LANCASTER — A Pickerington man has been indicted on 16 charges, including attempt to commit murder, felonious assault and kidnapping.

Dustin Elizondo, 22, was indicted by a Fairfield County grand jury Friday on three counts of attempt to commit murder, first-degree felonies; three counts of felonious assault, second-degree felonies; five counts of kidnapping, first-degree felonies; abduction, a third-degree felony; three counts of domestic violence, two first-degree misdemeanors and one fourth-degree misdemeanor; and assault, a first-degree misdemeanor.

Pickerington police detective Bryan Bragg said police were called Oct. 8 to a home along the 500 block of Lakes Edge Way by a woman claiming she was severely beaten throughout four hours, between 8 a.m. and noon. Bragg said the woman was choked several times and had extensive bruising on her body and could not walk.

Bragg said the woman was taken to Grant Medical Center in Columbus for treatment. He said she has several broken ribs.

Bragg said Elizondo was arrested without incident. Both Elizondo and the victim have been cooperative with the investigation, Bragg said. Elizondo and the woman are boyfriend and girlfriend.

Bragg said the Pickerington Police Department has responded to domestic violence calls at the home in the past. Elizondo has been charged and convicted of assault against the victim in the past, Bragg added.

The investigation is ongoing, Bragg said, and Elizondo could face additional charges.

Elizondo remains in the Fairfield County Jail on a $100,000 bond. A temporary protection order was issued, according to court documents.